PICTURE: Potential Man Utd 4-4-2 vs Preston – Wilson starts

Manchester United’s attentions will switch to cup football once again, with a tricky tie against Preston North End on the horizon. Louis van Gaal will be hoping for a first-time passage past the League One side, as he’ll be hoping for a much-improved performance after struggling against Cambridge in round four.

The formation will probably be a flat 4-4-2, with a debut given to Victor Valdes in goal. He’ll have a young back four in front of him, including Paddy McNair and Luke Shaw at right and left-back respectively.

Ander Herrera will hopefully get a rare start alongside Marouane Fellaini, with Adnan Januzaj and Antonio Valencia either side of the pair. Wayne Rooney will return to a striker role, partnered by fellow Englishman James Wilson.

Manchester United will obviously be low in morale following the horrendous Champions League exit in the week, but the players will have to dust themselves down quickly and get back in the swing of things […]

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